Walhaven Neighborhood

Here follows an excerpt from the Spring 2006 "Franconia Legacies" newsletter published by the Franconia Museum:

“FIRST LADY OF FRANCONIA” - Clara Agnes Bradley Walter
Written by Jac Walker

In 1941, the Walters purchased Ashland, a 121-acre farm on Beulah Road. In the late 1940’s, they subdivided most of the farm and named the new development “Walhaven.” Clara named the streets: Walhaven Drive (after the family), Joyce Road (for their daughter), Clames Drive (a combination of Clara and James,) Briarmoor Lane (lots of briars), and Edgewood Drive (edge of the woods.)

The Walters moved back to the city of Alexandria at 2252 King Street in 1972, but retained their membership in the Franconia United Methodist Church and their love of Franconia.